All a Heart Needs (Heartwarming Contemporary Romance) - Barbara Freethy

All a Heart Needs (Heartwarming Contemporary Romance)

By Barbara Freethy

  • Release Date: 2014-02-27
  • Genre: Contemporary Romance
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 283 Ratings
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Description

Sean Callaway never thought of himself as a hero, but now he's forced to face his most disturbing memories, not only to solve the riddle of the tragedy that ripped his life apart, but also to save the woman he loves…

The black sheep of the Callaway clan, Sean Callaway is the one sibling who refused to follow in the family tradition of firefighting. Instead, he lives his life in music. On the outside, he's a free-spirited rock star, but on the inside, Sean is haunted by the death of a childhood friend, a tragedy no one knows he witnessed. He's kept the secret for twenty years. But nothing stays hidden forever…

Jessica Schilling, a young widow, moved to San Francisco to reunite her six-year-old stepson with his long-lost identical twin brother, Brandon. She rents a house just around the corner from the Callaways, and while cleaning out the garage for the previous owner Jessica stumbles upon a very old secret—one that someone might just be willing to kill to keep.

Don't miss this intriguing romantic suspense filled with family drama and plenty of secrets by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy! Fans of Nora Roberts, Robyn Carr, Jill Shalvis and Susan Mallery will enjoy this book.

Note: The Callaways Family series offers romance, mystery and family drama in each standalone novel, and the books include some of your favorite storylines: alpha heroes, firefighter romance, girl next door, love at first sight, enemies to lovers, opposites attract, grumpy sunshine, meet cute, instalove, and second chance at love. Start reading now!

What the readers are saying…

"I don't know about anyone else, but I don't have any fingernails left after reading ALL A HEART NEEDS. I am so in love with this whole series, and I think it just keeps getting better and better with each additional book. If you love a well written story that full of romance, intriguing suspense, close family ties, good friends, and cute kids, then this series was made for you." Cindy - Goodreads

"The story twists and turns to keep you reading until the very end. You do not want to put it down. Mystery, heartbreak, family and love all in the Callaway tradition. I recommend this book to everyone who enjoys reading." Charlene - Goodreads

"The Callaways are a family that you must meet!! There is so much love, humor, strength and friendship among this family and the story pulls you in to make it seem like you are right there in the middle of them." Sara

"I'm still wiping tears (of joy) from my eyes. This story brought out every emotion possible; anger, sadness, frustration, anxiety and joy. Each Callaway tale brings more pleasure than the last. Sean and Jessica and little Kyle are in my heart for a long time." Pen of Penelope

Reviews

  • path to a relationship is wonderfully done

    3
    By glhince
    Dancing about again in the Callaways, All a Heart Needs has a twist from the ‘fire obsessed’ family, Sean is dancing to a different drummer, as he works to keep his own issues at bay. Another fire investigation, this one of a twenty year duration is at play in this story as well, and Sean is most affected by the aftermath. Jessica has moved to the area: we first met her in the last book, her child Kyle is Brandon’s identical twin. She wants the two brothers to get to know one another, and the Callaways are more than welcoming. The house she is moving in to happens to house the nexus of Sean’s issues with fires. But the house hides secrets and Jessica and Sean are going to find the answers. At this point, I’m rather over the fire investigations / issues: while it’s a unique thread to tie some action together, I’ve reached the point that they are feeling old and overwhelming to me. BUT – the connection between the characters as they work through their issues and start on their own path to a relationship is wonderfully done, and redeems the whole plot for me. I’m reading these more for the romance, connection and development of the family and the individual character’s relationships. And Jessica and Sean do not fail to impress: there is a palpable connection that both characters are fighting, even as it becomes apparent to everyone that they are meant to be. Welcomed into the boisterous, sometimes meddling but always good-intentioned Callaways family does wonders for both Jessica and Kyle. Moments to check in with other members of the family as Jessica adjusts to finally feeling a part of a family. Yet, she and Sean have a connection that is more sensual and sexual than in earlier installments, making this one steamy read. I received an eBook copy from the author for purpose of honest review for a Novel Publicity tour event. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

  • Great book!!

    5
    By Starrlight23
    This was another great book in the Callaway series. In this book Barbara takes us through the lives of Jessica and Sean.They had previously met during the last book Between Now and Forever and seemed to have formed a connection.I knew that wasn't going to be the last we heard from Jessica.The relationship that Jessica and Sean forms is one you'll want to read about. We find out why Sean didn't become a firefighter like most of his family. We also found out why his relationship with his father Jack has been strained. You will not be able to put this book down once you start reading it. I really enjoyed it and can't wait for the next.

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